Briana Wittenbaker
Perth,Western Australia
Summary
Highly-motivated and enthusiastic Education Assistant with the desire to take on new experiences and develop my learning through working with new colleagues. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Patient Education Assistant as well as supporting the students in their learning and teachers in the classroom. Experienced in classroom safety. Hands-on and committed to accommodating students in learning processes. Experienced in small group instruction and student supervision.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Assistant, Special Needs
Belmont City College
Perth , Western Australia
2023.09 - Current
- Provided one-on-one academic and behavioral support to students with disabilities.
- Assessed individual student needs and implemented strategies to meet those needs.
- Created a positive learning environment that encouraged students' participation in class activities.
- Encouraged active participation from all members within the classroom environment.
- Communicated affirmatively and promoted positive attitudes with every student.
- Demonstrated appropriate behaviors using behavior modeling and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Motivated students using feedback and encouragement.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
Educator
Big Child Care
Perth , Western Australia
2023.05 - 2024.01
- Assisted in the preparation of nutritious snacks and meals for children attending before and after school care program.
- Provided a safe, nurturing environment for children during their stay at the facility.
- Organized age-appropriate activities to keep the kids engaged and entertained.
- Supervised students during outdoor playtime, ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Helped children with homework assignments as needed.
- Engaged students in conversations about their day while providing emotional support when needed.
- Encouraged positive social interactions between students by organizing group activities such as board games or arts and sports activities mainly soccer.
- Demonstrated good problem-solving skills when dealing with challenging behaviors from students.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Recorded child behavior, food and medication information for supervisors.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
Education
University Preparation Course -
Notre Dame University
Perth, WA2022-10
High School Diploma -
St Norbert College
Perth, WA2020-10
Certificate III/IV in Education Support -
Fremantle Education Centre
Perth, WA2020-10
Skills
- Special Needs
- Teacher Assistance
- Student Supervision
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Creativity
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork/Collaboration
- Learning Techniques
Certification
- Certificate II in Community Services (Studied at St Norbert College in school certification, during year 11 in 2019)
- Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Studied at St Norbert College in school certification, during year 12 in 2020)
- Certificate III in Education Support (Studied at FEC Fremantle Education Centre during year 11 in 2019)
- Certificate IV in Education Support Special Needs (Studied at FEC Fremantle Education Centre during year 12 in 2020)
Affiliations
- I enjoy learning new skills for example I decided to challenge myself and learn how to solve the rubix cube mid way through last year and it took me a good week but I don't like giving up and love learning new things which is also why I then challenged myself to learn a different puzzle called the pyraminx with zero instruction self taught to see if I could and it took me a week but I eventually got there, it helped me learn to persevere and to never give up as well as understanding that learning has no time limit on it and it is continued.
Timeline
Education Assistant, Special Needs
Belmont City College
2023.09 - Current
Educator
Big Child Care
2023.05 - 2024.01
University Preparation Course -
Notre Dame University
High School Diploma -
St Norbert College
Certificate III/IV in Education Support -
Fremantle Education Centre
- Certificate II in Community Services (Studied at St Norbert College in school certification, during year 11 in 2019)
- Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Studied at St Norbert College in school certification, during year 12 in 2020)
- Certificate III in Education Support (Studied at FEC Fremantle Education Centre during year 11 in 2019)
- Certificate IV in Education Support Special Needs (Studied at FEC Fremantle Education Centre during year 12 in 2020)
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